Extending BPSim Based on Workflow Resource Patterns

The improper modeling of human resources spotted within business process simulation approaches affect appropriate evaluation of dynamic business processes behavior over time. The BPSim standard is acknowledged as a first step towards streamlining the experience of business process simulation and providing a tool independent exchange format for so-called simulation scenarios. Unfortunately, BPSim is not fully elaborated regarding the resource perspective. This paper introduces RBPSim, an extension of BPSim inspired by the well-known Workflow Resource Patterns. Moreover, the paper provides refined inter and intra-relationships among Workflow Resource Patterns to guide a modular implementation within simulation tools.